CRISP RECIPES

The final result is a velvety smooth soup with surprising depth of flavor that doesn't mask the sweet potato or accentuate it's sweetness. Instead, this soup highlights the vegetable in a way that will change your mind about sweet potatoes — no matter what you think about them currently.

A great hot and sour soup is always a delight. First, it hits you with an acidic kick that takes you by surprise. When done well, that kick is balanced with a combination of peppery heat, sharp tartness, and mellow earthiness. When it's not done well it's a gelatinous mess with pucker power.

Pork tenderloin, stuffed with a powerful mixture of fresh sage, rosemary, and garlic and drizzled with velvety smooth pan gravy — these slices of pork were some of the juiciest, most flavorful pieces of meat I've ever had.

This chicken and dumplings is one of the most satisfying things for me to cook because while it does take a little bit of effort, that effort is rewarded tenfold with a soup you'll be both proud to share and selfishly want to keep all for yourself.